These 13 Mind-Blowing Sceneries Totally Define Iowa

When it comes to scenery, Iowa has a little bit of everything to offer. From towering bluffs, to thick forests, to bright blue lakes - you'll soon find out that Iowa is anything but flat and boring. To show you what we mean, here are 13 breathtaking sceneries that define the beauty of Iowa:

1. The jaw-dropping view from the top of Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor.

2. The stunning lakeside scenery at Spirit Lake.

3. The steep and rolling Loess Hills of western Iowa.

4. The charming and picturesque Bridges of Madison County.

5. The bustling Des Moines cityscape at night.

6. Our grand and magnificent state capitol building.

7. The breaktaking Des Moines River Valley from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railway.

8. The magical, subterranian paradise you will find at Maquoketa Caves State Park.

9. The beautiful, bright colors of nature at Eagle Point Park in Clinton.

10. The steep, prehistoric bluffs that line the edge of the Upper Iowa River.

11. The steep and winding twists of Snake Alley in Burlington.

12. The stunning, oasis-like view of Lake Red Rock near Pella.

13. But also, the everyday scenes like this one that make Iowa so special.

Iowa truly is a beautiful state, and SO much more than cornfields. Have any beautiful photos of our state you'd like to share? Post them to our Facebook page!